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CHRISTMAS 2017A GUIDE TO FESTIVE EVENTS IN FOREST HILL KIRKDALE AND SYDENHAM
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High Street Happenings – the past year
Working with the Forest Hill and Sydenham Societies we have continued to seek to improve the three town centres. A review of opportunities for Forest Hill Town Centre was presented to the Forest Hill ward assembly in June. It suggested that currently under-used sites around the Station should be developed as part of a coordinated vision, which improves the environment for local residents and businesses.
We worked with local Councillors to ensure that all three centres had a Christmas tree lighting event and as we look forward to the carol singing this year we hope you will come along to bring some Christmas cheer to our high streets. Please support the range of activities in this, our sixth, Christmas Calendar.
SEE3 continued to receive funding from the Sydenham Assembly to support community events at Easter, Halloween and Christmas. We were delighted to run the Easter Bonnet workshop from Here for Good and the Halloween costume competition at The Sydenham Centre. Once again we received fantastic support from our local businesses as families filled the high street.
Sat 25 Nov5.30-9pm
MindBody Therapy Centre, 120 Stanstead Rd, SE23 1BX
Winter FestComplimentary mulled wine and mince pies while you shop for Christmas gifts and vouchers – £5 express chair massages. Lucky dip, raffle.
therapy4life.net
DailyAll day
Shannon’s Garden Centre, 99-105 Stanstead Rd, SE23 1HHChristmas TreesOver 600 live trees arrive, large selection of Christmas lights and decorations for inside and outside –
free local delivery and free raffle to win £100 in vouchers.
Sat 25 & Sun 26 Nov12-6pm
Havelock Walk, SE23 3HGHavelock Walk Winter Weekend20 artists’ studios open to the public plus guest Christmas gift stalls, musical performances,
food & drink.havelockwalk.com
Sat 25 Nov11am -4pm
St Augustine’s, One Tree Hill, Honor Oak Park, SE23 3LEChristmas Fayre
augustineonetreehill.org.uk
Sat 25 Nov11am -3pm
Sydenham Gardens, 28a Wynell Rd, SE23 2LWChristmas FairFestive treats, music, children’s activities, homemade produce, plants, Children’s activities.£1
entry, 50p concessions. sydenhamgarden.org.uk
Sat 25 Nov1-4pm
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Infants School, Mayow Rd, SE23 2XGChristmas FairFather Christmas, Tombola, Crafts, children’s activities, refreshments
and much more.020 8788 4386
DailyAll day
Sydenham Studio Flowers, 36 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5QFChristmas Trees For every Christmas Tree we sell on Queensthorpe Square
we will donate £1 to St Christopher’s Hospice.
Sat 25 Nov12-4pm
St. Bartholomew’s Church, Westwood Hill, SE26 6QRChristmas FairCrafts, Games, Gifts, Father Christmas and entertainment. Cakes, chocolate, chutneys, candles and fairly traded goods. Lunch, mulled wine – free
entrance!stbartschurchsydenham.org
Sat 25 Nov10.30am-2.15pm
Forest Hill Methodist Church, Normanton Street, SE23 2DSChristmas FayreRaffle, tombola, plants, Tradecraft, stalls, refreshments and lunch.
Foresthillmethodistchurch.org
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Golden Lion, 104 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5JXLive Music NightsFree live music every
Saturday.@GoldenLion_SE26
Every Friday9pm-late
Golden Lion, 104 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5JXSoul SessionsGuest DJs spinning Motown, Funk, Raregroove, Disco, Ska, Raggae
and more – 100% vinyl.@GoldenLion_SE26
Fri 13.30-5.30pm
Kelvin Grove Primary School, Kelvin Grove, SE26 6BBChristmas Fair
Sat 2 & Sun 310am-5pm
Grow Mayow Community Garden, Mayow ParkChristmas MarketOriginal handmade gifts, Christmas wreaths, vintage
furniture, festive food and drinks. Free entry.
growmayow.org
Sat 2 & Sun 310am-6 pm
Alexandra Nurseries, Estate House, Parish Lane, SE20 7LJ
Christmas MarketIndependent local makers selling original handmade gifts & seasonal food and drink. Mulled wine and mince pies. And of course Christmas trees!
alexandranurseries.co.uk020 8778 4145
Sat 210am-12.30pm
Friends of Mayow ParkTree Dressing in the Orchard
Story telling. Refreshments. Singing. Bring strips of fabric for writing messages to trees and to hang in the trees in and around the orchard. Free event – donations welcome.
friendsofmayowpark.blogspot.co.uk
Every Friday1-3.30pm
TNG Youth & Community Centre 111 Wells Park Rd,SE26 6ADMovies for the over 50sEnjoy a film, meet new people, have some tea and cake, all for
free! 020 8314 3553
1-24 DecWhites Pet Centre,
80 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5JXChristmas Raffle Tickets with a purchase and your chance to win pet
prizes.020 8778 6981
Fri 17.30-10.30pm
Cherry & Ice, 27 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5EXRetro Games NightCome along and enjoy your favourite old school retro and board games ...free entry with
food and drinks for sale.@cherryandice27
Every Friday in Dec
4-6pmThe Butchery, 49 London Rd, SE23 3TYChristmas food and drink tasters
thebutcheryltd.com
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Sat 22.30-5pm
Wesley Hall Methodist Church, 211-213 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5HFChristmas Afternoon Tea, Sale and Entertainment
wesleyhall.wordpress.com
Sat 210.30-11am
Kirkdale Bookshop, 272 Kirkdale, SE26 4RSStorytimeFor children aged 3+, no booking required, free event.
kirkdalebookshop.com
Sat 2 & Sun 311- 6pm & 11-4pm
Here For Good, 17 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5EXChristmas Gift FairLots of unique, handmade gifts by local artisans, coffee and cake
– free entry.justsopopups.co.uk
Sat 211am-1pm , 1-3pm, 2pm and 3pm
3.45pm onwardsSydenham Community Library, 210 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5SE
Sydenham Assembly Children’s Crafts“The Snowman and the Christmas Fairy”Carols with the Sydenham Singers and lighting of the Christmas TreeCommunity meeting with voting on the Assembly Fund and updates on local issues.Free craft event to make Christmas lanterns.Free Christmas Show from SEE3 in collaboration with
Spontaneous Productions. Carols with Sydenham Singers 3.45pm onwards
4pm Lighting the Christmas Tree on the library piazza.lewisham.gov.uk/getinvolved/localassemblies/
sydenham
Sat 211am-3pm
St Christopher’s Hospice, 51-59 Lawrie Park Rd, SE26 6DZChristmas Festival Handmade gifts and produce;
Santa’s grotto. Live music.stchristophers.org.uk
Sat 212pm-3pm
Fairlawn Primary School, Honor Oak Rd, SE23 3SBChristmas FairSanta’s Grotto, homemade refreshments, fun games and
stalls for all the [email protected]
Sat 2 Dec1-4pm
The Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Church, 50 Dacres Rd, SE23 2NR
Christmas Fair German StyleGerman Style, German food and deli with some great products, great fun, a nice Advent atmosphere – come and join us!
german-church.org/london-ost
Sat 22-3pm
Forest Hill Library, Dartmouth Rd, SE23 3HZ
Children Make a Christmas Card Join Kaajal Modi for a free Christmas Card Screen Printing
Workshop.fhlibrary.co.uk
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Sun 311am-6pm
Sugahill Cafe, 254 Kirkdale, SE26 4NLSunday Social Record FairFully licensed with DJs playing funk, jazz, soul, reggae.
020 8659 5828
Sat 23.30pm-4.30pm
Forest Hill station forecourtForest Hill Christmas Tree Lighting Up Join in the carol singing led by Churches Together with mince pies.This is followed by a family procession along Dartmouth Road to Kirkdale with singing,
fun and cheer.
Sat 2 5pm-6pm
Kirkdale roundaboutKirkdale Christmas Tree Lighting UpCarol singing and lighting of the Christmas tree with
light refreshments and entertainment.
Sat 2 & Sun 37-9pm & 1-5pm
30 Kingsthorpe Rd, SE26 4PGPippa Stacey’s Christmas Open HouseDecorative glass by Pippa Stacey, handcrafted silver jewellery by Sally Earlam and ceramics by Pot Party.
pipstaceyglass.compotparty.co.uk
Sun 310.30am
The Grove Centre Church, 2 Jews Walk, SE26 6PNToy & Gift ServiceChurch members join with Beavers & Cubs to gather gifts for the VSL Christmas Appeal.
thegrovecentre.org.uk020 8778 8601
Sun 311am
Forest Hill Methodist Church, Normanton Street, SE23 2DSToy & Gift Service Supporting the VSL Christmas Appeal.
foresthillmethodistchurch.org
Sun 311am
Wesley Hall Methodist Church, 211-213 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5HFToy & Gift ServiceSupporting the VSL Christmas
Appeal.wesleyhall.wordpress.com
Sun 36pm
St. Bartholomew’s Church, Westwood Hill, SE26 6QR“Blue” ChristmasReflective service for people living through dark times.
stbartschurchsydenham.org
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Thurs 78pm-late
The Dolphin, 121 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5HBA Grand SchemeSydenham Arts presents local acoustic trio playing a wide range of festive folk with a sprinkling of traditional
carols – free event.sydenhamarts.co.uk
Thurs 75-8pm
Bunka, 4 Dartmouth Rd, SE23 3XUBunka’s Christmas ShoppingDrinks and nibbles. Get 10% off when you show
this calendar.@bunkastore
020 8291 4499
Thurs 77.30pm
St Augustine’s Church, One Tree Hill, Honor Oak Park, SE23 3LEFairlawn Singers and FriendsProgramme to include Vaughan Williams Fantasy on Christmas Carols Tickets £15; Concessions £8;
Under 10s free.augustineonetreehill.org.uk
Thurs 76-8pm
Alexandra Nurseries, Estate House, Parish Lane, SE20 7LJChristmas Wreath Making Workshop£50 inc all materials, plus tea/mulled wine and mince pies.
alexandranurseries.co.uk020 8778 4145
Thurs 77.30pm
St Christopher’s Hospice, 51-59 Lawrie Park Rd, SE26 6DZCeltic Christmas ConcertMick Sands and friends with toe tapping music; £10 tickets include
interval canapés and wine.stchristophers.org.uk
Thurs 7 5.30–9.30pm
Horniman Museum, 100 London Rd, SE23 3PQ
Horniman Christmas MarketEnjoy a special late night Christmas shopping experience with gorgeous gifts, mulled wine, workshops and your favourite festive tunes. The Museum will be filled with stalls and products by local designers and makers,
craft breweries, music and dancing. Free entry.
horniman.ac.uk
Wed 67.30pm-late
161 Food+Drink, 161 Kirkdale, SE26 5JDPre-Christmas fizz tasting Join us as we explore sparkling wines. £11 Booking essential via Eventbrite.co.uk or pop into
Thurs 7 - Sun 17 12-6pm Thurs to Sun
The Lovely Gallery, 140 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5JZ
Winter Art Fair Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Photography and CeramicsChristmas drinks and Mince pies
Saturday 9th December 4-7pm.thelovely.gallery.com
020 3686 1328
Wed 67.30-10.30pm
Cherry & Ice, 27 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5EX
Debate night Come down as we discuss interesting topics of 2017 – free entry with food and drinks
for sale.@cherryandice27
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Thurs 710am-8pm
Mabel’s Five and Dime, 100 Kirkdale, SE26 4BGLate Night Shopping Join us for a festive vintage vinyl party with mince pies & refreshments plus a free gift wrap service on
purchases.@Mabels5anddime
Thurs 7Until 8pm
The Journey Café, 110 Kirkdale, SE26 6JALate Night ShoppingJoin us for our 1st late night event & sample our Christmas Honey
Biscuits plus our sugar & gluten free treats.
@journey_cafe
Thurs 7Until 8pm
Dulwich Reclamation, 130 -132 Kirkdale, SE26 4BBLate Night Shopping Enjoy complimentary hot soup &
mince pies while you browse our vintage treasures.
@dulwichrec
Thurs 7Until 8pm
JH Skin Care Clinic, 137 Kirkdale, SE26 4QJChristmas Shopping EventJoin us for a glass of mulled wine and mince pie and make a start to your Christmas shopping. Complimentary
Gift Wrapping available on the night when you spend over £25.
jhskincareclinic.co.uk
Thurs 7Until 8pmExcess 105, 105 KirkdaleLate Night Shopping
Join us for festive cheer & clothes shopping.
Thurs 7Until 8pm
Lindo 2 Wheels, 111 KirkdaleLate Night Shopping Festive chocolate treats & special offers available
on the night.
Thurs 7Until 8pmLate Night Shopping in KirkdaleFree entertainment while you explore Kirkdale Village. Thurs 7
6pm-8pmKitchen Skills, 134 KirkdaleSpecial Christmas TipsCome and enjoy our Christmas cocktails & canapés plus learn
about our cookery courses.kitchenskills.co.uk
Fri 811-1pm
Alexandra Nurseries, Estate House, Parish Lane, SE20 7LJChristmas Wreath Making Workshop£50 inc all materials, plus tea/mulled wine and mince pies.
alexandranurseries.co.uk020 8778 4145
Fri 8 3.30-5.30pm
St Bartholomew’s Primary School, The Peak, SE26 4LJChristmas FairLots of Christmas fun and activities including grotto, stalls and games,
mulled wine, mince [email protected]
Fri 84.30-7pm
Dalmain Primary School, Grove Close, Brockley Rise, London SE23 1AS
A Mischievous Dalmain Christmas FairJoin our cheeky Elves and meet the Elf Helpers, experience the magic of their toy workshop and, of course, let them
lead you to Father Christmas in his Grotto...
Fri 8From 8pm
The Grove Centre Church, 2 Jews Walk, SE26 6PNCarol SingingLook out for carollers from the Grove Centre Church in your local pub, collecting for Lewisham Foodbank.
thegrovecentre.org.uk020 8778 8601
Sat 91, 2, 3 and 4pm
4.30-5pmThe Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Rd, SE26 5QX
“The Snowman and the Christmas Fairy”Followed by lighting of the Sydenham Christmas TreeFree Christmas Show from SEE3 in collaboration with Spontaneous ProductionsCarols with Churches Together and lighting of the
Christmas Tree on Queensthorpe Square.
Fri 87.30pm
Canvas & Cream, 18 London Rd, SE23 3HFCrimbo Bingo!Fun times, slightly cheesy, mostly barmy fun. Book early. Bingo burgers. Cheeky calling. Plenty of Prosecco. Eclectic prizes and dressing up
encouraged.canvasandcream.com
Sat 911am-3.30pm
Sydenham Community Library, 210 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5SE
Christmas stalls and Santa’s Grotto Santa will be visiting the library from 12-3.30pm. £3 per child to tell him your wish and receive a small
present – face painting plus raffle.020 8778 1753
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Sylvan Post, 24-28 Dartmouth Rd,SE23 3XUChristmas FairFood stalls, arts & crafts stalls outside, lots of mulled wine with entertainment from 8pm.
Free entry020 8291 5712
Sat 911am-2.30pm
The Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QXChristmas Market at Ignition BreweryYou will be able to buy our beers by the case (18 bottles per case), special Christmas Gift Packs of our range of three beers, as well as try some mulled beer cocktails and
mince pies.Either come along on the day or
pre-order [email protected]
Sat 92-4pm
Alexandra Nurseries, Estate House, Parish Lane, SE20 7LJChristmas Wreath Making Workshop£50 inc all materials, plus tea/mulled wine and mince pies.
alexandranurseries.co.uk020 8778 4145
Sun 10 and Sun 1710am-4pm
Shannon’s Garden Centre, 99-105 Stanstead Rd, SE23 1HH
Christmas tree dayJoin us for mulled wine & mince pies for the adults and sweets & treats for the children while you shop for your Christmas Tree, lights & decorations. Free local delivery on Christmas Trees & free raffle to
win £100 in vouchers when you purchase a tree.
Sat 910am-1.30pm
Adult Learning Lewisham, Brockley Rise Centre, Brockley Rise, SE23 1PR
Christmas door wreath masterclassTaught by an industry professional florist you will create a seasonal hanging door wreath that will include preserved fruits, pine cones, cinnamon sticks and ribbons
– cost £45.75.lewisham.gov.uk
020 8314 6959
Sat 93pm
The Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Church, 50 Dacres Rd, SE23 2NRAdvent Recorder Recital
german-church.org/london-ost
Sat 93.30-4.30pm
Whites Pet Centre, 80 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5JXFancy Dress Competition for DogsDress your hound – with doggy
treats as prizes.020 8778 6981
Sat 9 10.30-11am
Kirkdale Bookshop, 272 Kirkdale, SE26 4RS
Christmas Storytime with Jim Helmore, author of The Snow Lion, plus book signing For children aged 3+, no booking
required, free event.kirkdalebookshop.com
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Sun 10 5pm onwards
Holy Trinity, 66 Lennard Rd, SE20 7LX Festive Winter Voices, Sydenham Singers, Brockley Voices, Vocal Chords, Crystal Palace Transition Town & Heart and the City SingersSydenham Arts presents festival vocal cheer to the season.
£8/£6 Concessions.sydenhamarts.co.uk
Sun 1012-6pm
Sylvan Post, 24-28 Dartmouth Rd,SE23 3XUChristmas FairOutdoor Christmas Market with brass band, indoor Santa’s Grotto and children’s workshop with Christmas
menu.020 8291 5712
Sun 103.30pm
The Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Church, 50 Dacres Rd, SE23 2NRFamily carol service with German and English carols
german-church.org/london-ost
Mon 117pm
The Dolphin, 121 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5HBSydenham Film Club Christmas Quiz Our annual festive film quiz with teams between 2-5 people only. If you cannot form a team beforehand, you will surely meet others on the night and form new
alliances! £3 on the door.sydenhamfilmclub.org
Tues 1212.30pm
The Grove Centre Church, 2 Jews Walk, SE26 6PNLunch Service Christmas Dinner!Meal, games and entertainment. Call 020 8778 8601 to buy your ticket.
thegrovecentre.org.uk020 8778 8601Wed 13
pm-late161 Food+Drink, 161 Kirkdale,
SE26 5JDAl’s Xmas selection This is what we will be drinking this Christmas; come and find out why! £1 Booking essential via Eventbrite.
co.uk or pop into the [email protected]
Sun 104.30pm
The Grove Centre Church, 2 Jews Walk, SE26 6PNCafe ChristmasRelaxed social evening of singing and entertainment for all ages.
thegrovecentre.org.uk020 8778 8601
Sun 1011am
Perry Rise Baptist Church, Perry Rise, SE23 2QLAll Age Nativity Service
perryrisebaptistchurch.org.uk
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Thurs 14Until 9.30pm
Alexandra Nurseries, Estate House, Parish Lane, SE20 7LJLate Night ShoppingBeer, Burgers and mulled wine.
alexandranurseries.co.uk020 8778 4145
Fri 157.30pm
Cherry & Ice, 27 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5EXCherry & Ice Christmas JamFun, fun, fun for £6 entry + 1st
drink with finest Caribbean food for sale.
@cherryandice27
Thurs 144-8pm
The Butchery, 49 London Rd, SE23 3TYOrder, order!Place your Christmas order by today for your chance to win
our Christmas hamper.thebutcheryltd.com
Thurs 146-8pm
Alexandra Nurseries, Estate House, Parish Lane, SE20 7LJChristmas Wreath Making Workshop£50 inc all materials, plus tea/mulled wine and mince pies.
alexandranurseries.co.uk020 8778 4145
Sat 1610.30am-5pm
Horniman Museum, 100 London Rd, SE23 3PQ (garden)
Horniman Christmas Fair Join in the festivities and get into the spirit of the season at our Christmas Fair. Pick up your seasonal produce at our Farmers’ Market, take part in festive themed craft workshops, and enjoy a carol concert on the Bandstand
Terrace with mince pies and mulled wine.Free entry.
horniman.ac.uk
Sat 164pm
Holy Trinity Centre, 4 Trinity Path, Sydenham Park, SE26 4EA
Live NativityMeet at Forest Hill Station at 4pm and journey with Mary, Joseph and their donkey along Dartmouth Rd to Bethlehem (Holy Trinity Church) where narrators
and actors will tell the story of Christmas.
htcsydenham.org
Sat 164pm
St Augustine’s, One Tree Hill, Honor Oak Park, SE23 3LEChristingle service
augustineonetreehill.org.uk
Sat162pm
Alexandra Nurseries, Estate House, Parish Lane, SE20 7LJHidden Voices Choircarol singing for Macmillan – donations welcome on the day.
alexandranurseries.co.uk020 8778 4145
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Sun 1710am
St Michael’s Champion CrescentChildren’s Nativity with Carols
Sun 1711am-7pm
Golden Lion, 104 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5JXChristmas MarketRange of stalls selling Christmas
goodies – free car park.@GoldenLion_SE26
Sun 1711am
Wesley Hall Methodist Church, 211-213 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5HFNativity Service
wesleyhall.wordpress.com
Sun 173pm
St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Sydenham, 208 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5SEChristingle ServiceA short informal service for children.
Sun 175pm
Forest Hill Methodist Church, Normanton Street, SE23 2DSCandlelit Carol Service
foresthillmethodistchurch.org
Sun 176pm
St. Bartholomew’s Church, Westwood Hill, SE26 6QRCarol ServiceService of nine lessons and carols, including traditional ones for the
congregation to sing.stbartschurchsydenham.org
Sun 175pm
Ichthus Forest Hill Church at The Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Church, 50 Dacres Rd, SE23 2NRCarol Service “Joy to the World!”
For all the family with Christmassy refreshments.
Sun 1710.30am
Grove Centre Church, 2 Jews Walk, SE26 6PLNativity Service Come join in the dressing up!
thegrovecentre.org.uk020 8778 8601
Sun 175pm
Perry Rise Baptist Church, Perry Rise, SE23 2QLCarols and coffee
perryrisebaptistchurch.org.uk
Sun 1710.30am
5pmForest Hill Community Church,
Sydenham High School, Amberley Grove, Westwood Hill, SE26 6BLFamily Christmas ServiceChristmas Carol
With dance, readings and seasonal snacks.
thecommunitychurch.net
Sun 174pm
Holy Trinity Centre, Trinity Path, Sydenham Park, SE26 4EACarol ServiceDo stay afterwards for mulled
wine and mince pies.htcsydenham.org
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Tue 198pm-late
Sylvan Post, 24-28 Dartmouth Rd,SE23 3XUChristmas Quiz
Don’t miss the brass band.020 8291 5712
Fri 22 & Sat 23Until 8pm
Aga’s Little Deli and CafeJust in time Come and try some lovely cheese and get your wine and olives in time for Christmas!
@AgasLittleDeli
Sat 231pm-6pm
TNG Youth & Community Centre 111 Wells Park Rd,SE26 6ADFestive Fundraising For AllFestive treats, children’s activities, raffles, gifts from Santa’s Grotto, tea and cake as well as hot food for sale.
Free entry, donations welcome.020 8314 3553
Fri 228pm-late
Bricklayers Arms, 189 Dartmouth Rd, SE26 4QYUnited Sound of SydenhamResident DJ Oscar Romp and guests, playing the best of Ska/Reggae/Soul/Funk – all on vinyl.
facebook.com/stormwarningbrick
Sat 237pm-late
The Poodle Club, 167 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5HBChristmas Eve Comedy Grotto Special Holiday edition of our Saturday night comedy show with Christmas nibbles, rum punch, and prezzie
prizes! £10.facebook.com/thepoodleclub
Sun 2410am & 11pm
Holy Trinity Centre, Trinity Path, Sydenham Park, SE26 4EAChristingle Service & Christmas Eve Midnight ServiceChildren are encouraged to attend.
htcsydenham.orgSun 24
10.45am Ichthus Christian Fellowship at The Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Church, 50 Dacres Rd, SE23 2NR
Family Carol Service
Sun 2410.30am
Forest Hill Community Church, Sydenham High School, Amberley Grove, Westwood Hill, SE26 6BLChristmas Family Service
thecommunitychurch.net
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Sun 244pm & 11.30pm
St Philip the Apostle, Coombe Rd, Wells Park, SE26 6AS
Children’s Crib Service and Midnight MassCome and join us to act out the story of how Jesus shares our life at Christmas.
stphiliptheapostlese26.org020 8699 4930
Sun 244pm, 6.30pm & 11.30pm
Church of the Resurrection, 165-169, Kirkdale, SE26 4QLCrib Service, Christmas Vigil Mass & Carols and Midnight MassService for Young Children, Assembling the Crib and Dressing the Christmas
Tree.
Sun 244pm
St Michael’s Champion CrescentChristingle for the Children’s Society
Sun 244pm
The Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Church, 50 Dacres Rd, SE23 2NRChristmas Eve Service (Christvesper)Family service mainly held in German but all are welcome.
german-church.org/london-ost/
Sun 246.30pm & 11.30pm
St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Sydenham, 208 Sydenham Rd,
SE26 5SEVigil MassCarols & Midnight Mass6.30pm Vigil Mass.
11.30pm Carols & Midnight [email protected]
Sun 2411am & 11.15pm
Forest Hill Methodist Church, Normanton Street, SE23 2DSHoly Communion ServiceChristmas Eve Midnight Holy Communion
foresthillmethodistchurch.org
Sun 246.30pm
All Saints, Trewsbury Rd, Sydenham, SE26 5DP
Carol Service
Sun 2411am
Wesley Hall Methodist Church, 211-213 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5HFCarol Service
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Sun 2411.30pm
Grove Centre Church, 2 Jews Walk, SE26 6PLMidnight Communion ServiceMeditative service welcoming the birth of Christ
thegrovecentre.org.uk020 8778 8601
Sun 244pm & 11.30pm
St Augustine’s, One Tree Hill, Honor Oak Park, SE23 3LECrib Service & Midnight CommunionChildren are invited to come dressed as any part in the nativity story. A celebration of the light of Christmas
with Holy Communion.augustineonetreehill.org.uk
Mon 2510am
St Michael’s Champion CrescentHoly Communion All
Age Service
Mon 2510.30am
Forest Hill Methodist Church, Normanton Street, SE23 2DSFamily Celebration Service
foresthillmethodistchurch.org
Mon 2510am
St. Bartholomew’s Church, Westwood Hill, SE26 6QRChristmas Morning EucharistTraditional Eucharist but to
celebrate Christmas Day.stbartschurchsydenham.org
Sun 244pm & 11.30pm
St. Bartholomew’s Church, Westwood Hill, SE26 6QRChristingle Service & The Midnight MassA short informal service for children
A special Eucharist to welcome in Christmas Day.
stbartschurchsydenham.org
Mon 259.30am & 11amChurch of the Resurrection, 165-169, Kirkdale, SE26 4QLChristmas Day Mass
Mon 2510am
Holy Trinity Centre, 4 Trinity Path, Sydenham Park, SE26 4EAChristmas Day ServiceA family service to celebrate the joy of Christmas, with Holy
Communion.htcsydenham.org
Mon 2510am
St Philip the Apostle, Coombe Rd, Wells Park, SE26 6ASChristmas Day Mass
stphiliptheapostlese26.org020 8699 4930
Mon 2510.30amAll Saints, Trewsbury Rd, Sydenham, SE26 5DPChristmas Day Mass
Mon 2510.30am
Wesley Hall Methodist Church, 211-213 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5HFChristmas Day Service
wesleyhall.wordpress.com
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Sun 3111pm
Perry Rise Baptist Church, Perry Rise, SE23 2QLWatchnight Service
perryrisebaptistchurch.org.uk
Mon 2510.30am
Grove Centre Church, 2 Jews Walk, SE26 6PLChristmas Day ServiceRelaxed service celebrating the birth of Jesus.
thegrovecentre.org.uk020 8778 8601
Mon 2511am
Perry Rise Baptist Church, Perry Rise, SE23 2QLChristmas Day All-age serviceperryrisebaptistchurch.org.uk
Sun 317pm-late
The Poodle Club, 167 Sydenham Rd, SE26 New Year’s Eve Comedy Variety Soiree Laugh in the New Year in elegant style with our very favourite hand-picked comedians and great dance music into the wee hours.
Tickets £20 are limited, Pre-booking recommended to avoid disappointment.
facebook.com/thepoodleclub
Mon 2510.30am
St Augustine’s Church, One Tree Hill, Honor Oak Park, SE23 3LEChristmas Day Family Service An all-age service with Holy Communion to celebrate the joy Christmas.
augustineonetreehill.org.uk
Sun 3111.15pm
Forest Hill Methodist Church, Normanton Street, SE23 2DSSee in the New Year at our Watchnight Service
Foresthillmethodistchurch.org
Sun 3111.15pm
Church of the Resurrection, 165-169, Kirkdale, SE26 4QLCarols and Service of Light to welcome the
New Year
Mon 2510.30am
St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Sydenham, 208 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5SEChristmas Morning Mass
Mon 2510.30am
Ichthus Christian Fellowship at The Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Church, 50 Dacres Rd, SE23 2NRChristmas Morning
Family Service
Sun 3111am
Perry Rise Baptist Church, Perry Rise, SE23 2QLAll Age New Year’s Eve Service
perryrisebaptistchurch.org.uk
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The SEE3 team will continue to work on the development of our three high streets. We welcome the new businesses who have opened in the area during the past year and those with plans to promote a vibrant evening economy.
2018 will see the completion of the enhancements to Dartmouth Road and local businesses with others are planning a bit of a street party in the New Year while while the road is fully closed to traffic. The Forest Hill Society Burns Night Supper will be on Saturday 27 January at the All Inn One on Perry Vale.
We are delighted that The Sydenham Centre is now up and running and home to Ignition Brewery, Sydenham Arts and Spontaneous Productions. Please support their up and coming events. On Friday 26 January from 7.30pm Sydenham Arts are presenting Jah Burns – Burns Night with a Jamaican and Scottish mash up of poetry, music and a ceilidh. For more info go to Sydenhamarts.co.uk
Spontaneous Productions plans for 2018 include: Love Bites Again – short plays for Valentine’s Day, The Jewess of Jews Walk – a new drama about Eleanor Marx in April and The Little Mermaid and Other Tails – a family theatre show in May-June. Check out spontaneousproductions.co.uk
The SEE3 team consists of a handful of volunteers who generously give up their time to help improve the environment in which we live, many of whom have also helped with the production of this, our sixth, Christmas Calendar. Can you get involved? We need more volunteers to help deliver SEE3 community initiatives as well as activities in Forest Hill and Sydenham Community Libraries.
Our thanks go to SEE3 Directors – Chair Councillor Chris Best, Treasurer Alex Feakes, IT expert Richard Hibbert and Secretary Annabel McLaren. Thanks also to the Core Team which includes Michael Abrahams, Chair of the Forest Hill Society, Pat Trembath, Sydenham Society, Heather Mallinder for coordinating the Sydenham events and local businesses who support their community.
A massive thank you to Steve Mulford ([email protected]) for expertly typesetting the Christmas Calendar based on the original design by Emma Coop (www.emmacoop.co.uk).
And finally we would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and prosperous New Year!
Looking ahead to 2018
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Here’s how you can join in with your community
Local SocietiesSydenham SocietyThe Sydenham Society was founded in 1972. Our aim is to be a voice for Sydenham and to make SE26 a better place to live and work. We strive to protect and improve services and amenities which impact on the local area. Our main areas of interest are conservation & planning, roads and transport, the environment and local history.SydenhamSociety.com @Sydenham Society facebook.com/sydsoc
Forest Hill SocietyThe Forest Hill Society was established in 2006 and has been working to make Forest Hill an even better place to live and shop. We have some great ideas and want to hear your suggestions for ways to improve SE23.foresthillsociety.com @FHSoc facebook.com/foresthillsociety
SEE3 Town Team and Core Group SEE3 is proud to have achieved a great deal over the last five years. We are now looking for new volunteer team members to join the SEE3 Core Group. The role of the Core Group is to help achieve the SEE3 Town Team vision, devise the strategy and plan for improving our high streets. We hold an annual meeting for our Town Team which is open to all, with discussions on the delivery of programmes that will give a buzz to our high streets and communities.
see3.co.uk @SEE3PortasPilot facebook.com/WeareSEE3
Local assembly meetingsIf you want to have your say about your neighbourhood, come along to one of our local assemblies in the New Year. It’s a place where you and your councillors can work together to shape the future of the area. • PerryVale7pmTuesday27February• ForestHill2pmSaturday10March• Sydenham7pmTuesday14Marchlewisham.gov.uk @LewishamCouncil facebook.com/Lewisham-Council
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